Resources for immigrants in New York
Free help with housing, legal services, health care, work, school and more, from the guides Documented's reporters research and keep up to date.
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Guides for “free English classes”
Clear searchSite Safety Training: Where To Take Free Classes To Earn A SST Card
Where can I find SST courses?
…Career Centers across the five boroughs. Courses are offered in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese and other languages. The centers’ information is as follows: · Bronx Workforce1 Career Center 400 E. Fordham Road, 8th Floor, Bronx, NY 10458 · Brooklyn Workf…
Domestic Workers: Rights and Resources Every NYC Nanny Should Know
Organizations that can help you
…community-based organization in Staten Island that offers job training, English classes, and leadership programs while also providing know-your-rights workshops and advocacy against wage theft and unsafe conditions. · Adhikaar: Primarily serving the Nepali and…
Affording College For Mixed-Status Families and Immigrant Students
New York resources
…Program. · NYC Public Schools College-Career Readiness for English Language Learners: This page offers information for parents of students beginning the college application process. Visit NYC Public Schools Multilingual Learners · Hudson Guild Teen and Young A…
Certified Documents Translation: Preparing for USCIS or Immigration Court
Organizations that provide free document translation
Refugee Translation Project (RTP) RTP offers free document translation and interpretation for immigrants and asylum seekers whose costs are not covered by another organization. These services help families and individuals access the immigration process, benefi…
Free Technology and Computer Classes in NYC for Seniors and Immigrants
Free technology resources in New York City
Like BPL, QPL does not offer tech classes in Chinese languages either. · Community organizations · Chinatown Manpower Project · The Out-of-School Youth Program at Chinatown Manpower Project offers free computer training, including Microsoft Office and keyboard…
Free technology resources in New York City
…training in these centers includes smartphone, tablet and computer classes as well as tech assistance. Visit this page, find the nearest center, then click on the “menu & event” button to see which class you would like to take. · The details of the five branch…
Job Training Resources for Immigrants in New York
Job training resources for asylum seekers
Many of New York City’s free job training resources require participants to have authorization to legally work in the United States. But New York City announced in March that it would establish the Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) to help asylum seeke…
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